Midnight Rider Porter | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

Kick-start this Robust Porter and cruise off into the dead of night. Midnight Rider will light the way as you navigate dark lanes of chocolatey flavor and distinct roastiness. Don't plan on your glass sitting idle after it's been topped off with this delicious, dark beer.

Beer Stats:

• OG: 1.071
• SRM: 40
• IBUs: 16
• ABV: 7%

Fermentation Requirements

• Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon fermentation.
• Temperature control: Keep fermentation steady and follow the yeast or instruction-sheet temperature guidance for the cleanest result.
• Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Brewing Notes for Best Results

• Steep specialty grains gently: Hold the steeping range steady and avoid squeezing the grain bag hard, which can pull extra tannin into the wort.
• Add extract carefully: Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in malt extract so it dissolves cleanly without scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
• Ferment cleanly: Stable fermentation temperature matters as much as the ingredient bill. Keep the fermenter in the yeast’s recommended range for a cleaner, more predictable beer.
• Package with care: Confirm final gravity is stable before bottling or kegging, then minimize splashing and oxygen exposure to protect malt and hop character.